Prevention Tips for UTI

This disease can be avoided to some extent by making some changes in lifestyle and diet when urinary tract infection occurs.

• Habit of drinking more and more water and urinating.
• Stay away from alcohol and caffeine intake, they can cause bladder infections.
• Immediately after urination urinate.
• Keep the genitals clean.
• Avoid using a bath tub for bathing.
• During menstruation, use sanitary pads instead of Tempon.
• Do not use sperm pesticides to maintain birth control.
• Avoid using any type of fragrant products in genitals.
• Wear cotton underwear.

Yogasanas are beneficial in controlling UTI, as they strengthen the muscles of the pelvic region and reduce the problem of non-blocking of urine. The following asanas help prevent and cure urinary tract infections – Padyasana, Vajrasana, Bhujangasana, Matsyasana. Exercise at least 30 minutes every day. Any aerobic exercise like walking, running, etc. can be done.

Diet-

• Eat almonds, fresh coconut, sprouts, flax seeds, unsweetened butter, milk, poultry, peas, potatoes, garlic, plain yogurt, brown rice, fruit and vegetable juices.
• Raw vegetables such as carrots, lemon, cucumber and spinach juice.
• Eat high fiber diet, such as legumes, oats, root vegetables.
• Tomato and tomato products such as tomato sauce and pizza sauce, etc.
• Do not consume too much of chocolate etc.
• Coy, coffee or caffeine-rich diet.
• Do not take spicy foods and drinks.

Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection

Apple cidar Vinegar for UTI

Apple vinegar is rich in potassium and other beneficial minerals that protect against bacteria, causing the urine tract infection to thrive. People who are suffering from urine infection, by mixing two teaspoons of apple vinegar in a glass of water, it is beneficial. You can also add lemon juice and honey to this mixture.

Amla is beneficial in relieving UTI 

Amla is rich in Vitamin-C and it prevents bacteria from growing. Mix one spoon of amla powder and turmeric powder. Now keep this mixture in a cup of water to boil and boil it till the mixture is halved. Drink this mixture four to five times a day.

Cranberry Beneficial for UTI

Drinking half a glass of cranberry juice daily helps to relieve urine infection and prevent bacteria from growing.

Baking soda is beneficial in relieving UTI 

Baking soda balances the acids of acidic urine and helps in relieving pain. This causes acid neutralization in urine and helps speed up treatment.

Tea tree oil beneficial in relieving UTI 

Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties that help fight bacteria. First of all, mix ten drops of tea tree oil in the bath water and use it in the urine.

Blue berry for UTI

Blueberry has bacteria reducing properties which is extremely beneficial for the treatment of UTI. You can mix and eat fresh blueberries in your breakfast.

Pineapple beneficial in relieving UTI 

Pineapples contain enzymes that have swollen qualities. Due to which the symptoms of UTI can be relieved. UTI can be avoided by eating one cup of pineapple daily. Apart from this, you can also drink its fresh juice.

Hot compress beneficial for UTI 

The bladder pressure is reduced by hot water daily and the pain due to infection is also relieved. Hot fomentation reduces inflammation and prevents bacteria from growing.

Intake of Drinking water for UTI

If you are suffering from Urine infection then drink more and more water daily, it is easier to get relief.

When to See a Doctor?

There should be no delay in seeing a doctor if you have a UTI. If any person has a UTI, they are advised to undergo a urine test. If a person has UTI again and again, the doctor asks him to have the following tests-

Imaging – This involves the evaluation of the urinary tract using ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan or X-ray technique.